Motorcycle registration plates must bear the words "Ride Safe." Motorcycle registration plates issued prior to January 1, 1998 may be replaced, upon a registrant's request, by plates issued under this section. The registrant shall surrender the original plates and pay a one-time $5 fee for the replacement plates.

Motorcycle plates issued under sections 457, 515‑B, 517 and 523 are exempt from this section.

PL 1997, c. 287, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 287, §2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 393, §D2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 361, §9 (AMD).